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Vetting Officer Salary in Merton

How much does a vetting officer earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£30,250 per year

per year in Merton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£30,250 per year£38,500 per year

Vetting Officer pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Vetting Officer pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for vetting officers near Merton

Compare average vetting officer pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage vetting officer salaryJobs
Merton This location£30,250 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£26,125 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£26,125 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£26,125 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£26,125 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about vetting officer pay in Merton

How much does a vetting officer earn in Merton?

The average salary for a vetting officer in Merton is £30,250 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £38,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for vetting officers?

Merton pays vetting officers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire vetting officers in Merton?

Live vetting officer openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a vetting officer in Merton increase their salary?

Vetting Officers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between vetting officer pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Merton it's £30,250 per year — a premium of £2,750 per year versus the UK average.

Vetting Officer jobs in Merton

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